Richard Peterson
Associate Consultant
Richard is a highly experienced Senior Environment Manager with over 27 years of dedicated service in the NSW infrastructure sector. Throughout his career, he has developed a deep understanding of environmental management and sustainability practices, with a particular focus on large-scale infrastructure projects.
For 5 years, Richard served as the NSW Regional Environment Manager for a Tier 1 Civil Contractor, where he played a pivotal role in providing leadership and technical direction. In this capacity, he oversaw major projects across NSW and the ACT, ensuring that environmental standards were met and exceeded.

Environment management
Richard’s extensive experience covers a wide range of environmental management activities, including project planning, securing approvals, overseeing management processes, and conducting thorough audits. His ability to navigate these processes has made him a trusted advisor and leader in his field.
He has also been actively involved in stakeholder liaison, working closely with key entities such as the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), the Biodiversity Conservation Division (BCD), the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE), indigenous communities, and other environmental protection agencies. Richard’s collaborative approach has fostered strong relationships, ensuring that all parties are aligned in their commitment to environmental protection.
Additional experience
Appointed by DPIE as an independent auditor and environmental representative, Richard has contributed his expertise to State Significant Development (SSD) and State Significant Infrastructure (SSI) projects.
Richard’s experience spans the entire project life cycle, from Preliminary Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) to Reviews of Environmental Factors (REF), through to construction and Operational phases. His comprehensive understanding of these processes ensures that environmental considerations are integrated at every stage, contributing to the long-term success and sustainability of the projects he manages.
Key skills
- Environmental Management systems
- Environmental Compliance
- Environmental Auditing
- Environmental Awareness
- Civil Engineering
Qualifications
- Master of Environmental Engineering Management
- Bachelor of Civil Engineering
- Exemplar Global Lead Auditor
Profession
Environment Manager